Prepare against Charles Lamoureux
IM · France · World #5,602 classical · FIDE ID 601489
When preparing against Charles Lamoureux, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 487 games by Charles Lamoureux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charles Lamoureux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles Lamoureux before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,257 | 2,399 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,305 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,311 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 193 | 110 | 184 | 39.6% |
| As White | 250 | 111 | 50 | 89 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 237 | 82 | 60 | 95 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles Lamoureux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles Lamoureux's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 82.8% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 9.6% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.0% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lamoureux usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lamoureux usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lamoureux usually continues d4 (32.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Lamoureux usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lamoureux usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lamoureux usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 50.9% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 54 | 46.6% | 63.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 70.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Charles Lamoureux's chess games
All 487 games by Charles Lamoureux in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 193 wins, 110 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/7/17 | 41.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 16/9/12 | 43.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 5/8/12 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Nenad Sulava | 2,548 | 3rd Lido degli Estensi Open | D77 |
| Jan 1993 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,545 | Cannes Open | C19 |
| Jan 1993 | Bachar Kouatly | 2,505 | FRA | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,495 | Clichy GM | C55 |
| Jan 1993 | Peter Svidler | 2,495 | Groningen Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2011 | 40 | 18 | 2,303 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 29 | 15 | 2,319 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 22 | 16 | 2,413 |
| ch-FRA | 1993 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,341 |
| Wch U20 | 1986 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| Cannes Open | 2009 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles Lamoureux's chess games?
487 games by Charles Lamoureux, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Charles Lamoureux has played.
What does Charles Lamoureux play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Charles Lamoureux opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles Lamoureux answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Charles Lamoureux play as White?
As White, Charles Lamoureux's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Italian Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles Lamoureux play as Black?
As Black, Charles Lamoureux most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 43.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Charles Lamoureux's FIDE rating?
Charles Lamoureux is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Charles Lamoureux played?
Our database contains 487 games by Charles Lamoureux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 110 draws, 184 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles Lamoureux?
487 games by Charles Lamoureux reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.